Description
A simple recipe for creamy Tuscan chicken pasta cooked in a single pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini work well)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the uncooked pasta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well.
- Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add a splash more broth if the sauce becomes too thick before the pasta is done.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat everything in the sauce. Heat through for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice at the end.
- Use pre-shredded Parmesan cheese for faster melting, though freshly grated melts better.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: one pan, creamy, tuscan, chicken, pasta, skillet meal, easy dinner